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ilium

Pronunciation: /ˈɪlɪəm/
Definition of ilium

noun (plural ilia /ˈɪlɪə/)

  • the large broad bone forming the upper part of each half of the pelvis.

Origin:

late Middle English (originally in the Greek form ilion, and denoting the ileum): from Latin, singular of ilia 'flanks, entrails'. Current senses date from the late 16th century

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